When you are making home improvements to a home built in 1880 you come across some interesting features. For instance, closets. Closets back then were not very deep, not deep enough to hang coats on hangers like we do today.
The closets in our project condo have hooks running across the back wall and are not very functional or practical.
This closet in the Master bedroom was not deep enough to hang clothes. Adding shelves made this closet more functional, giving us much needed storage space.
A similar closet in the living room was also made more functional by adding shelves. A perfect place to store DVD's since it is right next to the tv.
In case you are wondering, we got the wood shelving from the bookcase that was originally in the dining room.
The bookcase was removed in order to cut through the wall and create a breakfast bar.
There is no other place in the condo to use this piece, so we used it's pieces.
This condo is really a blend of past and present. It has charm and character and will make a very happy home!
Original "Before" photos of entire condo
Part 2 Dog Hair in the Microwave
Part 3 A New Door and More Paint
Part 4 Kitchen Tile, Nasty Carpet, Nana's Dresser
Part 5 Nana's Dresser Goes Heavy Metal
Part 6 What a Difference a Light Makes
Part 7 You Don't Always Get it Right The First Time






Sandy You are funny! I'm so glad you didn't miss 7 and 8 and you are still with me! It does seem to be moving along fast. When we first walked into the place, it was such a mess, I thought it would take longer to fix up. My husband went over last night and installed the kitchen floor. I will have pictures tomorrow.
Thanks again for your support!
Linda Thank you! There is such character in older homes, it is sometimes worth the sacrifice of storage space.
You guys did a fabalous job I love the colors and the new fixtures, I am looking forward to seeing it. You did a lot of work and it shows in all the after picutures what a beautiful transformation.